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Winning blow: pawn to d6 (d5·15)

c9-14062
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

31. d6 a5 32. d7+ Kb7 33. Be4+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: pawn to d6.
  • Spot on — pawn to d7 (#3).
  • Precise: bishop to e4 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kb7, then d7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #248.

Explore position #248

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